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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.47, 1,906.37 and 791.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.47, 1,906.37 and 791.60 is: 1,092.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.47 : 1,906.37 = 791.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.47/1,906.37 = 791.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.47x = 1,906.37 × 791.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.47x = 1,509,072.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,072.96/1,381.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.37

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